Perennial herb with history of medicinal use. Roots were used to create marshmallow sweets. Prefers wet areas in full or partial sun. Grows 4’ with soft leaves. Small pink & white flowers bloom all summer. Needs cold, moist seed 

stratification. Sow ¼” deep.

Annual herb. Easy to grow and can be encouraged to reseed in the garden. Sow ¼” deep.

Fuzzy leafed annual blooms blue (sometimes fuchsia) all summer. Easy to grow in many conditions & tastes of cucumber. Happily reseeds itself. Sow ½” deep.

Short lived herb. Too much heat can make it bolt. Let bolted plants go to seed. Easy to save seed and grow plants all season. Sow ¼” deep.

Perennial herb loved for its calming scent. Prefers dry, rocky soil in full sun. Likes to be left alone & doesn’t tolerate overwatering. Becomes a 30” mound blooming spring through fall. Plant seeds ⅛” deep 

& be patient.

Perennial herb. Hardy & tolerant of frequent cuttings. Pollinators love its summer flowers. Requires stratification, or can be sown in fall to come up in spring. 

This plant can be tricky to get started, but becomes a very easy plant once it does. Sow ¼” deep.

Classic culinary herb that performs best in salads & pesto. Italian basil varieties are best used raw or added at the end of cooking. Makes a great garden companion plant from full sun to part shade. Harvest leaves before flowering & seeds afterwards. Needs warm 

soil to germinate. 

Sow ¼” deep

This annual herb is a great choice for those who want to cook with basil. Italian Basil loses its flavor when heated, which is why Thai Basil varieties are often used in stir fries & soups like Pho. Care is as easy as other basils, making it a great garden companion plant. Flowers pretty purple blooms. Leaves can be harvested any time. Seeds need warm summer soil temps to germinate. Prefers full sun, but tolerates some shade. 

Sow ¼” deep

Annual herb with a delicate, sweet floral flavor is dried to make Tulsi tea. This Indian native grows very well in STL. It prefers full sun, but easily grows most places & will reseed with little encouragement. Great companion plant.

Sow ¼” deep.